20 Soles de Oro (Battle of Callao) 1966 front 20 Soles de Oro (Battle of Callao) 1966 back
20 Soles de Oro (Battle of Callao) 1966 photo
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20 Soles de Oro Battle of Callao

1966 year
Silver (.900) 7.9700 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1966
Value
20 Soles (20&nbspPEH)
Currency
Sol (1863-1985)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
7.9700 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#22029
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

National arms above value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COMBATE DEL 2 DE MAYO
1866 1966

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 20 Soles de Oro (Battle of Callao) 1966 coin from Peru is interesting because it commemorates a significant event in Peruvian history, the Battle of Callao, which took place on May 21, 1866, during the Spanish-Peruvian War. The battle was a decisive victory for Peru and marked the beginning of the end of Spanish rule in the country. The coin's design features an image of the Peruvian flag and the words "Batalla de Callao" (Battle of Callao) inscribed above it, and the year "1966" below. It is made of silver (.900) and weighs 7.9700 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1966  4001 - - - - - -

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